BCS National Championship Game Live Stream: Where To Watch Alabama Vs. Clemson For Free

It’s game day, people, but not just any game day. It’s the big one every eligible college team dreams of playing in. I’m talking, of course, about the 2016 BCS National Championship Game between the Clemson Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. If you haven’t been keeping tabs this fall, don’t worry. Here’s a cheat sheet on what you need to know about tonight’s big matchup.

WHAT TIME DOES THE ALABAMA VS. CLEMSON GAME START?

Always good info to have. Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. EST, so yeah. It’s a late one. If you’re anticipating watching the whole game at a bar and partying into the night, better secure things with your boss now.

HOW CAN I LIVE STREAM THE ALABAMA VS. CLEMSON GAME?

All roads point to ESPN on this one. Specifically, you need the WatchESPN app to stream the contest between the Crimson Tide and the Tigers. This app requires you to already have access to the ESPN network or have a subscription with a participating Internet provider; yes, you have to authenticate. If you don’t have access to ESPN but happen to be on a college campus or military base, don’t fret. You already have access to ESPN3 free of charge as long as you’re a student or military personnel and your computer is connected on-campus and on-base. For you cordcutters out there, might we also suggest the option of Sling TV; if you’re not currently a subscriber, they are offering a 7-day free trial right now.

HOW CAN I GET SLING TV?

This is a terrific time to check out Sling TV, which includes access to ESPN (along with a bunch of other awesome networks like TNT, TBS, HGTV and more). As we mentioned before, Sling TV is currently offering subscribers a free one-week trial of the service, so what better time to give it a whirl than now?

WHAT’S THIS “MEGACAST” THING I’VE BEEN HEARING ABOUT?

Good question. If you’re already hooked up to ESPN, you’re going to love this next part. The Megacast option will allow fans to watch the Crimson Tide play against the Tigers 14 different ways. That includes different announcers, commentaries, and options to switch to when you think the ref’s call was BS. Check out the full list of ways to watch.

ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?

Pull for Clemson.

OK, diehard loyalty to my Tigers aside, Alabama is favored to win by a touchdown. Seven points really isn’t that many, so it’s going to be a close and cutthroat game. The narrative everyone has been pushing is that this will be the country’s best defense (Alabama) against the country’s best quarterback (Clemson’s Deshaun Watson). If you need a game-specific crash course, check out this one from SB Nation. Happy watching!